Opportunity Information: Apply for G15AS00090
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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2015 and posted on Jun 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GPCESU) Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU" (Funding Opportunity Number G15AS00090) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) funding call issued as a Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are formal research partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with eligible partner institutions to carry out research, technical assistance, and education projects. In this case, the opportunity is limited to organizations that are already participating partners within the North Atlantic Coast CESU network, meaning it is not an open competition to the general public and applicants must meet the CESU partnership eligibility requirements described in the full announcement materials.
The purpose of the award is to support a focused social science study that results in a practical guide to hazard communication. USGS is looking for a product that pulls together the current state of social science knowledge on how people perceive risk and how they make decisions when preparing for natural hazards. The emphasis is not simply on writing a generic outreach manual, but on grounding the guidance in established research about risk perception, judgment and decision-making, and the factors that influence whether warnings and preparedness messages are understood, trusted, and acted upon. The end goal is a guide that can help USGS communicate hazards more effectively by reflecting what research shows about how individuals and communities interpret hazard information and translate it into action.
The scope of work described includes several core components. First is a literature search and review, which would involve identifying and synthesizing relevant findings across social science disciplines that study risk, communication, and preparedness behavior. Second is an evaluation of USGS hazard communication needs, meaning the work should be tied to real operational or programmatic communication challenges USGS faces, and should translate academic findings into guidance that fits the agency's context and audiences. Third, the opportunity leaves room for targeted laboratory experiments if the literature review reveals specific gaps where small, practical research efforts could make a meaningful contribution. These are described as "low hanging fruit," implying modest experiments that are feasible within the project scale but still capable of filling important knowledge gaps that limit the usefulness of existing research for hazard communication practice.
The funding amount is listed as an estimated total of $50,000, with one expected award. No cost sharing or matching is required. While an award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0 in the listing, the estimated total funding indicates the intended scale of support for the single project. The activity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, and the applicable CFDA number is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection), which signals that the work is intended to produce research-based outputs supporting USGS mission needs.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on June 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2015, and an archive date of September 24, 2015. The primary agency contact listed for access issues or questions is Faith Graves (703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov). Additional details and official application instructions were available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU" and the Funding Opportunity Number is G15AS00090.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is the CESU Program in this context?
CESUs are formal research partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with eligible partner institutions to carry out research, technical assistance, and education projects.
Is this an open competition to the general public?
No. This opportunity is limited to organizations that are already participating partners within the North Atlantic Coast CESU network and that meet the CESU partnership eligibility requirements described in the full announcement materials.
Which CESU network does this opportunity apply to?
This opportunity applies to the North Atlantic Coast CESU network.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to support a focused social science study that results in a practical guide to hazard communication for USGS.
What kind of end product is USGS looking for?
USGS is looking for a practical guide that pulls together the current state of social science knowledge on how people perceive risk and how they make decisions when preparing for natural hazards, and then translates that knowledge into actionable guidance for USGS hazard communication.
Is the goal to create a generic outreach or communications manual?
No. The emphasis is on grounding the guidance in established research about risk perception, judgment and decision-making, and factors that influence whether warnings and preparedness messages are understood, trusted, and acted upon.
What topics should the guide be grounded in?
The guide should reflect established social science research on topics including risk perception, judgment and decision-making, and the conditions under which hazard warnings and preparedness messages are understood, trusted, and acted upon.
What are the main components of the scope of work?
The scope includes: (1) a literature search and review; (2) an evaluation of USGS hazard communication needs; and (3) potential targeted laboratory experiments if the literature review reveals specific, feasible gaps to address.
What does the literature search and review involve?
It involves identifying and synthesizing relevant findings across social science disciplines that study risk, communication, and preparedness behavior.
What does "evaluation of USGS hazard communication needs" mean here?
It means the work should be tied to real operational or programmatic communication challenges USGS faces, and that academic findings should be translated into guidance that fits USGS context and audiences.
Are new experiments allowed or expected as part of the project?
The opportunity leaves room for targeted laboratory experiments, but only if the literature review identifies specific gaps where small, practical research efforts could make a meaningful contribution.
What does the announcement mean by "low hanging fruit" experiments?
It refers to modest, feasible laboratory experiments that fit the project scale while still addressing important knowledge gaps that limit how useful existing research is for hazard communication practice.
How much funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding is $50,000.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
One award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0. What does that mean for applicants?
The listing shows both the award ceiling and floor as $0, but the announcement also states an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 for the single project, indicating the intended scale of support.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity falls under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The applicable CFDA number is 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 17, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 24, 2015.
Where were the official application instructions provided?
Official application instructions and additional details were available through Grants.gov via the link provided in the announcement.
Who is the primary contact for questions or access issues?
The primary agency contact listed is Faith Graves. Phone: 703-648-7356. Email: fgraves@usgs.gov.
What should applicants do if they have access issues or questions about the opportunity?
They should contact the primary agency contact, Faith Graves, using the phone number or email listed in the announcement.
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